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Updated 27 days ago

Washington Department of Social Health Services Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Washington Department of Social Health Services.
•Discovered on September 23, 2023.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, SSN, Client Number, Program Enrollment Information.
•Affects individuals in: Washington.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

In 2023, the Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) disclosed an internal data breach. This incident involved a former employee improperly accessing client records without authorization.

The breach affected approximately 8,600 individuals. Exposed data included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, DSHS client numbers, and program-enrollment information. DSHS stated there was no evidence that diagnosis, test results, treatments, claims, or chart notes were accessed.

DSHS is mailing formal notification letters to affected individuals. Details regarding the exact date of discovery or regulator notification have not been publicly confirmed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Client Number
Program Enrollment Information

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Sep 23, 2023

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Sep 23, 2023

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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